Beef Ricotta Bake – Frugal Family Meal Planning

Beef Ricotta Bake – this easy recipe is perfect for Frugal Family Meal Planning! Especially on busy weeknights, you need fast, simple, real food to feed the family. Build A Menu does not disappoint with so many recipes to choose from.

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Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. While waiting, brown ground beef. Drain. Add minced onion and salt and pepper to taste. After pasta is cooked and drained, add to an 8×8 square baking pan sprayed with cooking spray. Mix 1 tbsp of butter into pasta. Spread in an even layer. Add ricotta to the ground beef in its skillet. Mix well. Spread beef and ricotta mixture evenly over spaghetti. Sprinkle basil, oregano, and rosemary over the top. Cover this layer with chopped tomatoes. Distribute ketchup evenly over tomatoes. Cover it all with the mozzarella cheese. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 min.

Freezer Assembly Instructions

Follow above instructions being sure to use a freezer safe baking dish and covering well with foil. Place in freezer without baking.

To prepare: Allow to thaw overnight in refrigerator. Let sit at room temp for 30 minutes before placing in oven. Preheat oven to 350 and bake, uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.

Printable Beef Ricotta Bake Recipe

Beef Ricotta Bake is easy and delicious! Great for busy family weeknights.

Ingredients

pkg spaghetti noodles (1/4 of 16 oz pack)

1 Tbsp butter

1 lb ground beef

¾ cup ricotta cheese

1 Tbsp onion minced

1 Tbsp basil dried

4 Tbsp ketchup

1 Tbsp oregano dried

1 tsp rosemary dried

salt and pepper to taste

1 tomato chopped

1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. While waiting, brown ground beef. Drain. Add minced onion and salt and pepper to taste. After pasta is cooked and drained, add to an 8x8 square baking pan sprayed with cooking spray. Mix 1 tbsp of butter into pasta. Spread in an even layer. Add ricotta to the ground beef in its skillet. Mix well. Spread beef and ricotta mixture evenly over spaghetti. Sprinkle basil, oregano, and rosemary over the top. Cover this layer with chopped tomatoes. Distribute ketchup evenly over tomatoes. Cover it all with the mozzarella cheese. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 min.

Freezer Assembly: Follow above instructions, use a freezer safe baking dish and cover with foil. Freeze without baking. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Let sit at room temp for 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 and cook, uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

About Kelli

Kelli is a barefootin' - adventure loving - accidental homeschool mom (AdventureHS.com/products). With 3 boys in tow - she travels and speaks to encourage, equip, and teach using unit studies. She loves to share the frugal homeschool life with others. Owner and founder of FrugalMommas.com - Abundant Family Living - On a Budget.

Kelli is a barefootin' - adventure loving - accidental homeschool mom (AdventureHS.com/products). With 3 boys in tow - she travels and speaks to encourage, equip, and teach using unit studies. She loves to share the frugal homeschool life with others. Owner and founder of FrugalMommas.com - Abundant Family Living - On a Budget. Read More…